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Script to pull cmyk values

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I have to create alot of swatches, and I need to include the cmyk values. Right now, I copy and paste from the swtach panel. Is there a script that can automatically pull this information and place it below each swatch?

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Steve

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Hi @GMK2624299024hl , Also, if the scripts in the link Eugene posted don’t work for you try this script:

https://shared-assets.adobe.com/link/1e8b06a1-acd8-4c59-404e-e37c2aa51277

It takes all of the swatches in a document, creates a new document and makes a grid of patches with labels. Dialog looks like this:

It’s a simplified version of my Branding Guide script, which you can get here:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign-discussions/branding-color-guide/td-p/10818696

rob day

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Hi @GMK2624299024hl , Also, if the scripts in the link Eugene posted don’t work for you try this script:

https://shared-assets.adobe.com/link/1e8b06a1-acd8-4c59-404e-e37c2aa51277

It takes all of the swatches in a document, creates a new document and makes a grid of patches with labels. Dialog looks like this:

It’s a simplified version of my Branding Guide script, which you can get here:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign-discussions/branding-color-guide/td-p/10818696

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GMK2624299024hlAuthor

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This is perfect! Thanks

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Willi Adelberger

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I create a file which can be opened in Illustrator (like PDF)
I open it in Illustrator (normally I would never do that).
Delete all existing swatches (except paper and black)
Select all objects (if pixel images are the convert them to vectors)
Swatch panel, create a new color group, convert process to global colors active
Swatch menu > Save swatches as ASE library

This you can load in many CC applications

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Eugene Tyson

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https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign-discussions/captions-or-scripts-to-label-color-swatch-in-document/td-p/12607791

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GMK2624299024hlAuthor

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This is a great option, thanks

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Eugene Tyson

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I should have read more before posting the link.

I'll come back.

Edited this post to remove link.

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